LifePage Career Talk on Research in Chemistry

By Dr Ajay Singh [Dean & HoD Chemistry in Uttaranchal College of Applied & Life Sciences]

What is Research in Chemistry?

Dr Ajay Singh: "Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter. Often known as the central science, it is a creative discipline chiefly concerned with atomic and molecular structure and its change, for instance through chemical reactions."

How I got into Research in Chemistry?

Dr Ajay Singh: "After completing my B Sc & M Sc in Chemistry, I went on to do a PG Diploma in Pulp & Paper Technology. I also have a Ph D in Polymer Chemistry. I have taught at Thapar Group of Institutions & Dolphin Institute. I joined Uttaranchal University in 2008 as Assistant Professor & HOD Chemistry and am now Dean & HOD Chemistry at Uttaranchal College of Applied and Life Sciences."